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How to Self-Diagnose Jiu-Jitsu Problems

Early in my jiu-jitsu career, when YouTube was not a thing and the highest-ranking jiu-jitsu instructor within 50 miles of my Pittsburgh home was a brown belt, many aspiring jiu-jiteiros were so frustrated by the lack of jiu-jitsu in the world that they would try to teach themselves. Using magazines and DVDs, people would get together, drill, and attempt something that could be loosely describe...

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Jiu-Jitsu Advice

The Darkside of Cross-Training

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

When is cross-training a bad thing? Marshal has some thoughts.

Posted on October 21, 2019

Marshal Carper

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Balancing Technique and Aggression

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Here’s the problem: Our early years in jiu-jitsu often breed a misunderstanding of the role of aggression in jiu-jitsu.

Posted on October 08, 2019

Marshal Carper

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

The Pain of Invisible Progress

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Measuring your own progress in jiu-jitsu is a difficult challenge. Here's how to overcome it.

Posted on September 24, 2019

Marshal Carper

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Panda Podcast Episode 2: Grappling Camps

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Nelson sits down with Matt Kirtley, the writer for Aesopian.com and r/BJJ mod, to play some Commander and to talk about the rise of grappling camps.

Posted on September 18, 2019

Nelson Puentes

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Does Jiu-Jitsu Make You a Better Person?

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Can jiu-jitsu play a part in helping you through a difficult time or in helping you to realize a better version of yourself?

Posted on September 12, 2019

Marshal Carper

Whitebelt Wednesday

Mount Escapes - Free Mini Instructional

Whitebelt Wednesday

Feeling crushed and squished under mount? Hillary and I shot a free mini instructional to teach you some panda secrets for escaping.

Posted on September 06, 2019

Nelson Puentes

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

The Octagon Shoutout Experience

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

What's it like to hear your name mentioned in a post-fight octagon interview? Marshal has the story.

Posted on August 28, 2019

Marshal Carper

Content from Nelson

Black Belts and Board Games Episode 1: Reaps and Gi vs. No-Gi

Content from Nelson

Nelson and Matt sit down for a game of Commander and talk about reaping rules and the technical merits of gi and no-gi training.

Posted on August 27, 2019

Nelson Puentes

Whitebelt Wednesday

Troubleshooting Scissor Guard

Whitebelt Wednesday

Is your scissor guard getting passed? Here are some pointers for building a stronger position to give you more opportunities to block the pass and get the sweep.

Posted on August 18, 2019

Nelson Puentes

Whitebelt Wednesday